10% lowerKRW 1,800,000
Estimated net payment
₩1,740,600Pay & Work calculator
Korea Freelancer 3.3% Calculator
Calculates the 3.3% withholding commonly applied to Korean independent contractor payments.
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3.3% 원천징수3.3% withholding＋
A common advance withholding of 3% income tax plus 0.3% local income tax on Korean business-income payments.
종합소득세Comprehensive income tax＋
The annual Korean tax filing that settles final tax on combined income; the withheld 3.3% is not necessarily the final tax.
STEP 1
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RESULT
₩1,934,000Estimated net payment
Net amount after estimated Korean withholding.
Income tax 3%−₩60,000
Local income tax 0.3%−₩6,000
Total withholding rate3.3%
The 3.3% is withholding, not final tax. The final amount may change after the annual comprehensive income tax filing.
WHAT IF
What changes when Gross payment changes?
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Current inputKRW 2,000,000
Estimated net payment
₩1,934,00010% higherKRW 2,200,000
Estimated net payment
₩2,127,400Input guide
What each value means
Gross payment
Use the amount or value shown on the relevant contract, statement or record.
How it works
Korea Freelancer 3.3% Calculator formula
Gross payment × 96.7% = estimated net payment
Deducts 3% income tax and 0.3% local income tax.
Example
Example calculation
From KRW 2,000,000, KRW 66,000 is withheld and the estimated payment is KRW 1,934,000.
- Standard
- South Korea business-income withholding assumption: 3.3%
- Last reviewed
- September 27, 2026
Standards and sources
Calculated from official or reliable reference material.
Questions
Korea Freelancer 3.3% Calculator FAQ
What should I enter in the Korea Freelancer 3.3% Calculator?
Enter the requested values and the result will update immediately. Review the formula, assumptions and exclusions below the result.
Is the result an official amount?
No. It is an estimate based on the entered conditions and stated assumptions. Confirm important tax, insurance, employment or financial decisions with the relevant institution or a qualified professional.
Are Korean rules used?
Yes. This calculator applies commonly applicable South Korean rules reviewed for 2026.
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